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Hi ladies! It’s Mirabai from MovingFreeWithMirabai.com. I’m your host this week for Fashion Flash Monday August 26, 2013. We’ve put together a 40 plus women’s ePotpouri of information for you. We’ve got it all, essential oils, recipes, exercise, grooming, beauty secrets, health and plus size news. It’s all here today, just a quick click away.

ab_logoagingbackwardsbannerAromatherapy goes back to ancient times. Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com sniffs out the benefits of essential oils.

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Best-of-Everything-50-227x300Positive Aging expert Barbara Hannah Grufferman wrote the book about living your best life after 50 . . . and wants to show you how to get everything “below the belt” back in shape . . . fast.

fab40_-smbanner_11aprThinning hair is a common problem in women over 40, and it can be a real downer. Style expert Deborah Boland shares simple hairstyles that will make your thinning hair look thicker and stylish.

FabOver402Want flawless looking skin and lighten age spots? Fab Over Forty checks out this new product customized to your skin tone.

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PRIMEBEAUTYScreen-Shot-2012-05-28-at-6.15.05-AM-300x62Cindy from Prime Beauty was introduced to a Japanese beauty secret that is 1500 years old and she’s sharing her discovery of the Konjac Sponge with us!

menopause-makeover-300x84Many of us think we are eating healthy, but often unaware of hidden calories and nutritional information.  If you are struggling with weight loss, check out the nutrition in your favorite foods with this FREE nutrition label calculator from MenopauseMakeover.com.  Too much of a good thing isn’t always good.

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Here’s a little Flash that may make a difference in your life.

A study from the Mayo Clinic has revealed that menopause and weight gain are linked because proteins that store fat do a better job of it when estrogen is lost after menopause.  They also cause fat to be burned by the body more slowly. So weight gain after menopause is hard to fight.  A study from University of Pittsburgh points out that postmenopausal women gain about 12 pounds 8 years following menopause. Something else happens too. Even women that don’t see weight gain after menopause experience a shift in body shape that expands their waistline. That’s because lower estrogen levels cause fat to shift from hips and thighs to the belly.

Menopause and weight gain is a serious health issue, not just a cosmetic one. Belly fat has been linked to higher incidence of heart disease, and being overweight in general puts you at greater risk for Diabetes, and some types of Cancer.

So what does one do about menopause and weight gain?

Spot reducing doesn’t really work. The only real way to get rid of that belly fat is to lose weight everywhere and sculpt your body with exercise.

Let’s talk calories.

1lb of weight equals 3500 calories. So to lose 1lb a week, exercise 200 calories off with about a half hour of moderate Cardio a day and eat 300 calories less every day. That’s 500 hundred fewer calories per day. Multiply by 7 days will you’re on track to lose one pound per week. What can make this process easier is combine Cardio with Strength exercises. Cardio burns calories and Strength speeds up your metabolism to keep you burning more calories even after you exercise. Try this anti-menopause-and-weight-gain routine. Of course always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program.

·        Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, do 30-60 minutes of moderate Cardio exercises like brisk walking, swimming, biking jogging, or dance exercise videos.

·        Tuesday Thursday and Saturday do a full body sculpting strength routine

You’ll need some stick toitiveness, particularly for the first couple of weeks. But, I can tell you from experience, this approach works. Keep me posted on your progress.

For more health and fitness information for women and in home exercise programs visitwww.mirabaiholland.com

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Cindy from PrimeBeautyBlog.net is hosting Fashion Flash this week!

“Welcome to Fashion Flash, the best in fashion, fitness, beauty and lifestyle for the over 40 woman. I’m thrilled to be hosting this amazing group of talented women this week!  Take a seat on the patio or by the pool and see how exercise may lower your risk for breast cancer, the pros and cons of your favorite veggie, ancient beauty secrets and what to wear at sea.”

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Exercise may lower breast cancer risk. New research is starting to provide an answer by showing that aerobic exercise seems to change how our bodies break down estrogen. Check out the best aerobic exercises to reduce YOUR risk on MenopauseMakeover.com

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Black Cat Plus address the reasons why there is a shortage of good, plus size clothing.

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Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog  explores the pros and cons of America’s favorite veggie.

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Try this Ballet Barre Workout in the water created by Mirabai Holland, Women’s Fitness and Wellness Expert. It tones and elongates the muscles of your lower body while using your core muscles to help keep you upright and balanced.

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Want to look fabulous in as little as 15 minutes? Dana from Fab Over Forty reviews a facial mask that she loves!

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History reveals ancient beauty secrets. Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com has uncovered the Geishas’ time-tested tips.

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Want trend setting clothes that look lovely on Women over 45?  The Chief Blonde, Shelley Zurek, from Still Blonde after all these Years takes you out to Sea to find them!

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Positive Aging expert Barbara Hannah Grufferman thinks every woman should have her very own personal ‘style muse’. Who’s yours?

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With only a few more weeks of summer, it’s now or never to get that tan. Style expert Deborah Boland shares her best self-tanning tips – what you need to know now to avoid looking fake.

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Late Summer Edition of Fashion Flash by Jodell Raymond of BlackCatPlus.com

I am so honored to be a part of the Fashion Flash!

Winding down for the last weeks of Summer. At Black Cat Plus, we are getting ready for Fall! Exciting items coming in daily!

You get the best-of-the-best with these amazing women!  So,see below, for this week’s best from our fabulous bloggers as they talk about getting the most out of the last few weeks of Summer!

Kari from Fab Over Forty shares with us how she takes her summer beauty to fall beauty with her favorite beauty transition pieces.

It may be the end of summer, but keeping a healthy weight year round is important especially during the winter months.  Eating high-protein snacks can curb cravings and increase metabolism.MenopauseMakeover.com has a great list of high-protein snacks to help you obtain or maintain your healthy weight.

Prime Beauty introduces the LUNA, a new skin cleansing and anti-aging device that has her ready to abandon her beloved Clarisonic. Read her review and enter to win your very own LUNA, a $200 value!

Positive aging expert Barbara Hannah Grufferman interviewed world-famous dermatologist Dr. Doris Day for her book, The Best of Everything After 50, and discovered that simple skin care always works best. Want to know the secret to great skin at any age?  Read On...

Summer may be winding down, but the colorful fingernails trend is still going strong! Style expert Deborah Boland from Fabulous After 40 shows you how to freshen up your manicure with one of thesepopular nail trends that will flatter your fingers.

Women’s Fitness Expert Mirabai Holland shows you how to use cross training to stay cool in summer’s heat.

Summer winding down signals back to school. That means less time for morning beauty and skin careprep. Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com has shortcuts every mom could use for school day – or any day – beauty.

Deb of No-Nononsense Beauty Blog explores a popular protein powder as a beauty food.

Meet our newest blogger, Shelley Zurek of Still Blonde After All These Years.

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Summer Hair Tips and More in Fashion Flash August 5, 2013

Jackie from AgingBackwards.com is hosting Fashion Flash: “I love when it’s my turn to host Fashion Flash! There are always great posts from some of the best fashion, beauty, anti-aging and fitness bloggers in the business, and it’s an honor for me to compile them all in one place here for you!

This week, get some great summer hair tips, including two of our experts’ take on cool summer braids! You’ll also learn about easy, great sun protection, the hottest casual party dresses of the season and more. Keep reading and thanks for sharing with your friends!”

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Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon are great for your hair! Enjoy this healthy, easy-to-make, Menopause Makeover approved broiled salmon recipe.

Going to a backyard bar-b-que or pool party? What will you wear? Style expert Deborah Boland from Fabulous After 40 shows you the hottest casual party dresses of the season.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog finds an easy way to get great sun protection.

Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author of The Best of Everything After 50, thinks women can wear braids and still look stylish and sexy. Find out how to make braids work for you.

When the weather heats up, keep cool with stylish summertime braids! Cindy from Prime Beauty shows you her take on how to wear braids.

Speaking of summer hair, Fab Over Forty gives us a demonstration on how to create soft, frizz-free curls without using a curling iron.

Black Cat Plus has suggestions to stay safe and in style for plus size and every size this summer by wearing  cool, comfortable clothing.

When you’re 40, or even 50+, your fitness needs change. Exercise smart, not hard. Jump-start your in-home exercise program with this five minute easy exercise video from Moving Free With Mirabai.

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Fashion Flash Monday Explores Exercise Over 40

Posted on July 29, 2013

This week Fashion Flash, hosting by the FAB Deb Chase from NoNonsenseBeatuyBlog.com is targeting anti-aging  exercise over 40.  From fashion choices Fashion Flash logo to figure busting moves ,  our experts  will motivate you to get moving for health and beauty:

* Jodell of Black Cat Plus helps  you exercise in style with on trend plus size work-out clothes

* There is still enough summer left to fit into that bathing suit beautifully. Jackie from Aging Backwards shares one of the best workout routines for a rapid shape-up.

* Can exercise reduce your risk of breast cancer?  About 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.  New research shows that aerbic exercise seems to change how our bodies break down estrogen.  LIFE SAVING information, a must read from Staness on Menopause Makeover.

* Are you working out in the same old baggy t-shirt and sweat pants?  Updating workout clothes can make exercsing more fun and more effective.  Style expert Deb Boland of Fabulous Afer 40 shares  tips to apply when you are updating your work-out wardrobe.

*Finding the proper fitness shoes  for your workout is key to sticking with it.  Kari of Fab Over Fortytells us what her must-have shoes for her flat feet.

* Dressed and motivated? Now  try this video from Moving Free With Mirabai.

* Barbra of The Best of Everything Over 50 wants  all women to be strong, lean and fit… for the rest of our lives. One of the best ways to get there is…drun roll please…this basic exercise.  And don’t miss Barbara hosting the AARP YouTube Chanel.

Anti-Aging Exercise in 20 Years Younger by Bob Greene

Bob Greene is an exercise physiologist  and certified  personal trainer– whose most Atni-aging Exercisefamous client is  Oprah Winfrey.  His latest book, 20 Years Younger, is the perfect  choice for  this week’s focus on exercise.   Author Greene offers an anti-aging plan that starts with exercise and expands to nutrition, stress reduction  and skin care.

The book begins with by sharing studies that highlight  the wide range of exercise related benefits including improved mood, increase in brain volume, stress reduction, stronger muscle and bone, reduced risk of heart disease, increased immunity,  reduced inflammation and of course everyones favorite,  weight control.

His anti-aging exercise plan is ambitious.  Part 1 hits all areas of fitness that affects aging– flexibility, strength, stabilization, agility, balance, and cardiovascular endurance.   Part 2  allows you to follow s much of the program as feels comfortable.  Part 3  integrates  what Greene calls  lifetime sports  into  daily life and  to make exercise fun and social.  Nice touch. He has a small collection of recipes that  look tsty, but not the sort of thing you  would cook everyday.  For recipes, my current favorite is still Small Changes by Teri Gans, but the two  books complement ech other.

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FASHION FLASH! The Best Of Everything In Beauty, Style, Makeup, Skin Care And More!

FashionFlashNEWlogoThis week, Best of Everything After 50 is hosting FASHION FLASH, the weekly on-line mini-mag that brings you the best information and tips on style, health, fitness, makeup, skin care and much more.

Want to know how to soothe a sunburn, wear the prettiest pink on your lips, protect your skin from the sun, and choose the best fragrance for YOU? It’s all here . . . just click on the pink highlighted links and enjoy!

Prime-Beauty logoFrom high-end to drugstore choicesPrime Beauty shows you 5 Bright Pink Lipsticks to keep you on trend this summer!

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Did you spend too much time in the sun? Fab Over Forty has some easy tips on how to soothe a sunburn.

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Its Fashion Flash Monday!

Posted on July 8, 2013

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Hosted by Deb Chase from NoNonsenseBeautyBlog.com.

“Now that summer is finally here, I am so excited to be hosting the first  all summer theme Fashion Flash.  Our bloggers  have drilled down into  their topics to share their experiences and skills.  In addition to blue skies and sandy beaches, summer brings heat and humidity that affects skin  and  hair in ways that  can last through winter.  Summer also changes  diets and  nutritional needs.   Digestion  slows down and  our need for water, both inside and out, increases as the thermometer rises.   The Fashion Flash bloggers have got you covered:”

*Tired of going to the gym when the weather is so beautiful outside?  Kari of Fab Over 40 has some outdoor exercises to keep in shape in summer months.

*Looking for waterproof makeup that will stand up to heat and humidity?  Cindy at Prime Beautyhas some great budge-proof picks from Make Up For Ever

* Embarressed to wear a bathing suit?  Unfortunately, summer clothes don’t hide mid-life’s imperfections. Staness of Menopause Makeover has a plan to conquer unwanted menopausal belly fat.

* Help summer hairstyles beat the heat.  Jackie of Aging Backwards shares tips for fighting humidity and taming frizz.

Moving Free with Mirabai shows you how to cool down and shape-up with this easy arm workout in the water.

*Jodell of Black Cat Plus has stripes and polka dots for a perfect summer on trend fashion statement for the plus size women.

* Are you wearing summer’s “It ” top?  Style expert Deb of Fabulous After 40 shows off her new silk scarf top and shares  why you need to invest in this easy floaty summer staple.

Barbara of Best of Everything After Fifty thinks that staying cool and healthy during the salad days of summer are not mutually exclusive.  Here’s her absolutely favorite recipe using the hottest superfood of the year– Kale.

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Moving Free With Mirabai is pleased to be hosting Fashion Flash this week because we have such fabulous tips for you to look and feel your best this summer. They’re just a click away.

1. Enjoy the 4th of July with a Strawberry Kiss! This pink cocktail delight has less calories and sugar than a strawberry daiquiri. It’s so refreshing and Menopause  Makeover approved

2. Looking for a great summer lipstick? Fab Over Forty’s series Summer Lip Look has a week long list of looks from Giorgio Armani, Sonia Kashuk, Lancome, Dior and Tom Ford.  Which one will you choose?

3. TV show House of Curves defies critics and promotes a positive body image for plus size women

4. Want a flawless complexion AND sun protection? Cindy from Prime Beauty introduces us to Avene High Protection Tinted Compact SPF50–your skin will love it and no sun damage! Your welcome.

5. There’s a new kind of dress in town and it’s a huge hit, especially with us gals over 40.  Style expert Deborah Boland from Fabulous After 40 shows us why women over 40 are loving high-low maxi dresses.

6. Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog finds a low glycemic alternative for high glycemic  rice

7. Holidays make we wax philosophic.And thinking about this independence day reminded me not only of our founding fathers and our present men and women in uniform, it also brought to mind another kind of independence.  I’m talking about independence into our old age. The kind that health and fitness can bring. RememberFitness=Longevity.

So when you drink that toast to independence, add health to that toast and think of how you’re going to get back to exercising on the 5th of July.

We Fashion Flashers wish you a Joyous and Festive Independence Day. And as independent women, we all know how important that is!

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This week Fab Over Forty is hosting Fashion Flash!  Get the latest tips for women over 40 right here. You’ll find fabulous topics on a variety of subjects like these:

PrintWhat condition are millions of women neglecting? Find out, at Fab Over Fifty

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Designing clothing for plus size women takes not only a strong desire, but a special skill set and ingenuity.

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One in three women over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture caused by weak bones. Are YOU at risk for osteoporosis? Find out how you can prevent or reduce your risk at MenopauseMakeover.com

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Positive Aging Expert Barbara Hannah Grufferman is terrified of falling and breaking a bone! Too many Americans are at risk, according to a recent report by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, and Barbara is determined not to be just another statistic. Click here for the best foods to eat to build better bones . . . for life.

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Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog  finds a no-nonsense facial


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As the weather gets warmer going sleeveless is a no brainer. To give you the confidence you need and cool off at the same time try these fat burning water exercises to sculpt and tone with Boomer Fitness Guru Mirabai Holland

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Get the most fashion mileage out of your clothes. Style expert Deborah Boland from Fabulous After 40 shares how one of her readers wears a striped dress in three unique and fashionable ways.

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Have you heard of Little Black Bag yet? It’s a subscription service for bags, shoes, accessories and beauty. AND if you don’t like your selection, you can trade!  Beware, Cindy at Prime Beauty has become addicted!

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The newest yummy taste that’s good for you – fruit infused cocoa beans! Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com tempts you with the details.

And here at Fab Over Forty, don’t forget to enter for a few giveaways going on – One is for a Laura Mercier Lip Glace Bare Baby and the other is for an at-home teeth whitening kit from Smile Brilliant!   And all this week we’re going to the top beauty experts to get their favorite lip looks for summer – stay tuned!

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Do you love your wrinkles?

Read about my journey aging after menopause at Menopause Matters – a great magazine from our sister on the other side of the pond, the fabulous Dr. Heather Currie.

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MenopauseMakeover.com is hosting the fabulous Fashion Flash this week!  Great tips from my favorite bloggers including the perfect nail color to creating abs of steel to the power of lemons and music.

If you are over 40 and have a question about beauty, health, style or advocacy – Fashion Flash has the answers!

When life hands you lemons…use them for beauty! Jackie Silver from
AgingBackwards.com shares lemony beauty tips (on her newly-designed,
gorgeous site!).

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Summer is a great time to venture into wearing neutral shades of beauty. Fab Over Forty shares a favorite nude nail collection that’s wearable for any skin tone.

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What’s the BEST EXERCISE to tighten and tone your abs? Female Fat Loss Over 40 expert, Shawna K demonstrates and gives you a home workout too.


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Managing our weight can be a daunting task. Boomer Fitness Guru Mirabai Holland has a real world formula for success.

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Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog shows that great hair is not born, but blown out.

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Positive Aging Expert Barbara Hannah Grufferman knows that music not only
soothes the savage beast . . . but can make your workout a lot more fun!
Click here to get her “Best of Everything Workout Playlist” to inspire,
motivate and get you moving! Yay!

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Plus Size Actress Melissa Mc Carthy is photo shopped in The Heat Film poster which makes her look at least thirty pounds thinner and insults the public and sends a message that plus size women must slim down.
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The Makeup Wars rage on and this time the blogging warriors are showing off their finest regalia in the form of the Best Summer Eye Looks.  Prime Beauty’s go-to summer eye look is all about adding a pop of color with eyeliner!

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Does your hair looks as dull as dishwater? Where did that youthful lustre go and how can you get it back? Style expert Deborah Boland from Fabulous After 40 shares 8 tips to make your hair shiny after 40.

She kissed and now her daughter wants to tell. How would you advise Alice? at Fab Over Fifty.

Menopausal? Confused? MenopauseMakeover.com has the secret to finding reliable menopause information online.

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FashionFlashNEWlogo1 150x150 Fashion Flash Monday, June 10th, 2013The Fashion Flash brings together your favorite beauty, health and style bloggers to tell you everything you want to know about getting fit, eating well, looking fab and being the best you can be . . . at any age.

Shawna from Female Fat Loss Over Forty is hosting Fashion Flash this week!

Enjoy the articles from the fabulous women who come together each week to bring you FASHION FLASH!! Yay!!

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Looking for a great drugstore beauty brand? Fab Over Forty interviewed Sonia Kashuk and discovered some of her favorites of the Sonia Kashuk for Target line.

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There’s always time and space to do a quick body weight workout if you’re really motivated. I’ll show you a sample workout I did in a weird public place.  You don’t have to make a spectacle of yourself, just DO IT in your living room icon wink Fashion Flash Monday, June 10th, 2013

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Women want to know what really works when it comes to skin care. Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards  found out and she shares the details with you on her newly-designed (gorgeous!) website!

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The Menopause Makeover 8-Step 12-Week Plan incorporates the thermic effect of food to help burn off that stubborn menopause belly fat.

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We all know that tanning beds and too much sun exposure can lead to wrinkles, sun spots, and even cancer but getting a natural looking faux tan can be challenging. Meet Vita Liberata the newest self-tanner on the scene. Vita Liberata provides natural color, is easy to use, and moisturizing! Color Prime Beauty tan and impressed!

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“Summer’s here and time is right for dancin’ in the street,” (Martha and The Vandellas, 1964) or joggin’ or otherwise working out. Here’s Mirabai Holland’s rule of thumb for stayin’ hydrated.

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What do you wear on a fancy night out when you are bored of the routine cocktail dress? A “Luxe Tux” is an elegant and sexy option. Style expert Deborah Boland from Fabulous After 40 is sharing 7 styling tips for getting this trend just right.

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Deb of No-Nonsense Blog  jumps into the debate on the pros and cons of grey hair.

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Positive Aging expert and author of “The Best of Everything After 50?Barbara Hannah Grufferman thinks that reading glasses can be sexy, stylish and fun. You just need to figure out the best shape to fit your beautiful face. Click here for all the details.

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Abercrombie and Fitch is the center of the attractive and fat campaign from a plus size blogger.

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The fabulous Jodell from Black Cat Plus hosts Fashion Flash!

Do you ever feel like you’re going to ‘pee your pants’ when you laugh? Heaven forbid you try a jumping jack if this is the case. Female Fat Loss Over 40 expert, Shawna K, has a solution for you here.

With summer humidity on its way, how can a girl fight frizz? Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com shows you a new hot tool that helps smooth hair and add shine.

When you feel trapped in a tornado of activity, spirituality may keep you grounded to your center of happiness.  MenopauseMakevoer.com has 15 tips to nourish your spirituality.

Prime Beauty got a royal pampering  with Perlier luxury bath and body products for a pauper’s price and you can too!

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Barbara Hannah Grufferman wants you to embrace the Plank, your body’s new best friend.  Click here for the scoop on how to do it right . . . so it really works! Video included!

From Moving Free with Mirabai, Don’t have time for a lunch break let alone an exercise break? At least you can reduce your stress. Try these two quickie stress relievers at your desk.

There is more than one type of sensitive skin.  Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog looks at a common trigger.

Who doesn’t love a cute summer dress? But which ones are best for your over 40 lifestyle? Style expert Deborah Boland shares her picks for 9 summer dresses that will make you look modern.

Fab Over Forty interviews Sonia Kashuk and gets her beauty do’s and don’ts for women over 40.

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Classy Cindy from Prime Beauty is hosting Fashion Flash this week!

” During this holiday weekend don’t forget to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served our country. I’m so excited to be hosting Fashion Flash this week, the best in fashion, fitness, beauty and lifestyle for Over 40 women!  Relax and take some time out from family, friends, BBQ’s and beach time to read the great posts our fabulous bloggers have in store for you!”

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Enjoy your holiday with a Menopause Makeover approved low calorie Blueberry-Lime Margarita. The frozen limeade adds zing to this stellar cocktail.  Yummers!

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Got dry skin? Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com introduces you to a new product that stimulates the body’s natural hydration process, healing skin with continued use.

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Cornell fashion design students use innovative methods to create clothing for plus size women.

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Positive Living expert Barbara Hannah Grufferman wants you to stop being afraid of putting on a pair of running shoes . . . and getting out there! This week she presents her new AARP video, which holds your hand through all the steps (no pun intended!)  to take so running can be a regular part of your fitness program.

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Fab Over Forty shares what’s in her makeup bag for must-have beauty products.

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Exercise smart with this 5 minute beginners exercise routine by Mirabai Holland, Boomer Fitness Expert.
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Are you ready to get started with fitness? It’s never too late! Female Fat Loss Over 40 Expert, Shawna K has a success story and a beginner workout for you here.
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Not big on floral prints? Style expert Deborah Boland shows you 5 ways to look modern, hip, and 10 years younger in floral dressesthis spring.
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What do YOU post on Facebook? Check out Geri’s blog, at Fab Over Fifty.
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Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog helps her BFF-best friend with freckles.

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FASHION FLASH! The Latest Tips From Your Favorite Beauty, Health And Style Bloggers!

FashionFlashNEWlogoHi everyone!  Best of Everything After 50 is hosting this week’s FASHION FLASH, which brings together your favorite beauty, health and style bloggers to tell you everything you want to know about getting fit, eating well, looking fab and being the best you can be . . . at any age!

This week, you’ll get tips on wearing the best shoes for the coolest looks, working out with music, getting your body ready for summer, fighting menopausal depression, embracing your body whatever your shape, the best skin care products, and so much more. Just click on the pink-highlighted links below to get to each article. And save a few minutes to watch my newest AARP YouTube Channel video: “Running After 50” (YES . . . RUNNING!!).  It’s at the end!

Enjoy the articles from the fabulous women who come together each week to bring you FASHION FLASH!! Yay!!

FabOverForty logoWomen over 40 are you looking for an updated hair style and colorFab Over Forty went to the experts on the latest hair trends for summer.

Female Fat Loss Over Forty logoDo you want to get into your summer clothes again and feel confident showing off a little arm or leg? Do you have 20 minutes to spare a day? Female Fat Loss Over 40 expert, Shawna K has a workout that will challenge you but change you.

AgingBackwards logoYour workouts just got easier and more fun! Jackie Silver fromAgingBackwards.com found some new high-tech headphones that do just about everything except work out for you.

FabOverFifty logo“Live lives that are on fire!” Meet FOF Coach Lin Eleoff at FabOverFifty.

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Prime-Beauty logoAre you using a serum in your skincare regimen? Cindy over at Prime Beauty tells us about the benefits of Vitamin C for anti-aging, what to look for in a Vitamin C serum and why you should add this ingredient to your anti-aging arsenal!

Black Cat Plus logoThis plus size model has a message for all plus size women (which she told exclusively to BlackCatPlus.com): there is nothing negative about being plus size!

Moving Free with Mirabai logoMovingFreeWithMirabai.com says: Spring again, time to shape up. Can you gain without the pain? Boomer Fitness Guru, Mirabai Holland shows the way.

f40 loggo-1Looking for fab shoes that are practical, stylish, and chic? Style expert Deborah Boland from Fabulous After 40 shares why block heels are a great in-between shoe if you don’t want to wear flats or high, skinny heels.

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Its Fashion Flash Monday!

May 13, 2013 by No Nonsense Beauty Blog

Fashion Flash logoDeb from NoNonsenseBeauty is hosting Fashion Flash this week.

“Our Glam Squad of bloggers have  outdone themselves with posts that range from exercises to improve your golf score , how to lower your skin cancer risk   and a game plan for  wearing  the uber popular, eye searing  NEON  colors over forty.”

* Cindy of Prime Beauty points out that aging doesn’t only show on our faces, our hair is feeling the years too.   She profiles Nexxus Youth Renewal Hair Care  line that helps fight eight visible signs of aging

* May is  Skin Cancer Awareness Month  and Kari of Fab Over 40  interviews  Dr Piasecki of the Skin Cancer Center on the best ways  to protect your skin from cancer causing UV rays.  Read this timely and important  post at http://www.faboverforty.com/skincare/skin-cancer-center-the-doctor-will-now-see-you/

* Its bold, its electric but can a mature woman wear it?  Find out what style expert Deborah Boland has to say about how to wea those bright green, pink or orange  neon colors at Fabulous After 40.

* Looking for warm weather fashion inspiration?   Jackie from Aging Backwards shares her shopping experience at  Coldwater Creek Store.

* Jane Seymour is upbeat and unstoppable.  Check out our one-on-one interview with her at Fab Over Fifty

* Barbara at Best of Everything After Fifty is fuming mad and  wants to know when the media will get the message that women don’t have to be  thin, young, and perfectly gorgeous  to be beautiful, powerful and strong!

*   Menopausal?  Confused about management options?  72% of women have not received any treatment of menopausal symptoms.  Staness of Menopause Makeover tells you how to find reliable information online.

Jodell of Black Cat  Plus doesn’t understand  how its acceptable for a major retailer not  to carry plus size clothing when plus size  men and women make up almost  70% of the market.

* Mirabai of Moving Free with Mirabai shares easy and fun “prehab” exercises to get  yourself ready for the golf season.

Get ready for summer with our Glam Squad  line-up of great posts.  As Helena Rubinstein famously once  said   “There are no  unattractive women, only lazy ones”

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It’s Fabulous after 40 turn to host Fashion Flash, a weekly roundup of the best beauty and fashion tips for women over 40 from ten of the best fashion and beauty bloggers on the web. Here’s what is buzz worthy this week:

Get beauty tips and travel must-haves from Giorgio Armani Face Designers, Rhona Samuels at Fab Over Forty.
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This year, get your Mother’s Day gifts while giving back at the same time. Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com shows you win-win Mother’s Day shopping. Aging Backwards
Prime Beauty has curated a selection of 6 feminine and sophisticated fragrances complete with elegant falcons perfect for Mother’s Day. She’s even giving one away! You’re welcome.
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Her first time ever in a 2-piece! Check out her amazing before and after photos on Fab Over Fifty. FabOver50
Menopause Makeover secret weapon to weight loss – FIBER! The USDA recommends that you get at least 25 grams of fiber a day, but most of us consume less than 10 grams per day. Are you eating enough? Menopause-Makeover
Plus Size blogger shows plus size women that wearing a bikini can increase self-esteem. www.blackcatplus.com
What does your thigh bone have in common with the Eiffel Tower?Boomer fitness guru Mirabai Holland has the answer. Hint: think honey combed. Moving-Foward-With-Mirabai_Hollender
Are you looking for tasty fat loss recipes? Ones that don’t have you looking for obscure ingredients or that your family will happily eat? Female Fat Loss Over 40 expert has a solution for you HERE. Female Fat Loss Over 40
Positive Aging Expert Barbara Hannah Grufferman thinks every woman in American needs to start doing push-ups….NOW! Click here to find out why. The Best of Everything After 50
Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog fights aging with fish. nononsensebeauty

And ladies, if you haven’t already signed up for your chance to win a $500 Mother-Daughter Gift Basket this month, go take care of that now by clicking here.

Cheers!

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Fashion Flash hosted by the fabulous Jackie @AgingBackwards

Welcome to this week’s Fashion Flash from some of the best fashion, beauty, fitness and anti-aging bloggers in the business! Find out how to get fit in trim for summer in 17 minutes a day, Take the free Menopause Makeover full body analysis, find your best shade of blue, learn how plus size women can wear colors with confidence and more.

It’s all about the “power of attraction” and variation of shades of color as plus size women can learn to wear colors with confidence.

Do you have 17 minutes? Then you have time to get fit and trim before summer. Female Fat Loss Over 40 expert, Shawna K has two cool circuits for you here.

Are you at a healthy weight? Are you at risk for heart disease? What’s your body fat percentage? Take the FREE Menopause Makeover full body analysis and find out today.

From Fab Over Fifty: They “flirt all day long!”… So why do they need help in the bedroom?

The color blocking trend is still going strong but many women shy away from it for fear that it will look foolish.  How do you color block over 40 in a classy and elegant way? Deborah Boland of Fabulous After 40 shares some simple ways to get in on the trend.

Positive Aging Expert Barbara Hannah Grufferman thinks a vivid shade of blue is the best way tospruce up any outfit this spring . . . especially if it’s on her nails. She offers her “best blues” recommendations.

Think acne is just for teenagers?  Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty blog checks out differences incauses and care of adult acne.

Vision fitness is key to our health and well-being. Mirabai Holland, Boomer Fitness Guru, tells you what to look out for.

Looking for a new daytime look for your eyes? Fab Over 40 shows us how in these easy steps using a Lancome palette.

Sandal season is upon us and Cindy over at Prime Beauty has some great tips for an at-home pedicure plus a giveaway for a $50 DSW gift card!

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This week it’s FabOverFifty turn to host Fashion Flash!

What’s new in beauty? Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com gives a wrap-up of the International Beauty Show in New York City.

Got body maintenance issues? You’re not getting old, you just need the right exercises.  Boomer Fitness Guru, Mirabai Holland has the answers to your questions.

Positive Aging expert Barbara Hannah Grufferman reports on a new study just released by the National Osteoporosis Foundation that will make you want to get down and do ten . . . push-ups, that is.  Read on . . .

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog examines the big red beauty food.

Plus Size U.K. Model Takes Matters into Her Own Hands with Plus Size Modeling Workshop

Looking for a good drugstore brand skincare? Fab Over 40 is giving away 5 Olay Regenerist moisturizers, so sign up now for your chance to win!

Ready for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up? Enjoy this low calories healthy Menopause Makeover approved Coffee Mocha Protein Shake.  Yummers with a kick!

The Makeup Wars continue to rage on. Prime Beauty has her warriors prepped for the Battle of the Best Cream Eye Shadow or Pencil. See which of our 14 bloggers you think is victorious!

And finally…read about how one FOF intends to turn her sex life from blah to hurrah!

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It’s Fashion Flash Monday, April 15th by Mirabai Holland ©2013

I’m proud to host Fashion Flash on my Moving Free With Mirabai Blog. Since today is when our taxes are due, what better time to take a break from our finances and bask in the latest from our Fashion Flashers in fashion, beauty, health and fitness for women over 40! We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Spring is finally here and it’s time to put away the sweaters and thing dresses. Fab Over 40 shares with us her 5 Fab Finds for spring dresses for women over 40.

Need a good way to tighten and tone the mid section before summer? Check out Female Fat Loss Over 40 Expert, Shawna K and Pilates Expert, Sylvia for three tummy tightening toners.

Model Crystal Renn wants to design a line that ranges from regular sizes to plus size fashions.

Have you ever wondered how female body builders age? How menopause affects them? How they keep fit after 40 or 50 and beyond? Cory Everson, Ms. Olympia, is sexy and strong at 53.  Discover Cory’s secrets and how you can use them too.

Prime Beauty has rounded up the best of the best spring beauty launches for you

“Positive Aging expert Barbara Hannah Grufferman is convinced you need to forget about your age, throw out your scale . . . and instead focus on these eight numbers.

Click here for the scoop.”

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog  looks at the link between carbs and wrinkles

What do you pair with linen over 40 to create a chic and stylish look?  Deborah Boland of Fabulous After 40 has some interesting ideas for you.

Shiny hair is young looking hair.Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com introduces us to the newest flat iron from the “pioneer” of hair straighteners, Paul Brown Hawaii.

She swore she’d never have plastic surgery. Now, 53-old Beth tells FabOverFifty why she changed her mind.

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With the weather getting warmer we start to uncover our bodies and the panic starts to set in.  Lately I’ve been getting emails asking me what to “do about my thighs”?

Here’s a really effective classical exercise you can do in about minute. Here’s how:

For more fitness info for women over 40 check out www.mirabaiholland.com

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Menopause Makeover is hosting Fashion Flash this week!  I want to wish Fashion Flash style guru, JoJami Tyler, bon voyage as she ventures into a land without deadlines and style without limits.  Your Glam Gal contribution to Fabulous After 40 made a difference in how I dress and how I feel in fashion over 40!  I am sad to say goodbye but feel lucky your Glam Gal partner, Deborah Boland, will continue with fashion tips so I don’t walk out of the house looking frumpy!  You will be missed, YOU ROCK with such STYLE!  Have fun with your hubby as you slide into your next chapter in life, no doubt looking fabulous!

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Fantastic tips from my FAV fashion, style, beauty and health bloggers!

“I felt like my lower face was sinking into my chest,” says one woman. Um…don’t we all? Read how she took action, and got a face transformation that changed her life on FabOverFifty.

Hairstyle is not the only thing to consider as aging when it comes to our hair. Fab Over 40 shares her thoughts on the new Pantene Age Defy hair and enter for a chance to win the products.

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Prime Beauty tested out Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream and found the claims are true! It performs like luxury skincare products four times the price! Look your best with Olay and enter to win 1 of 5 jars of Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting creams from Prime Beauty!

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Chew on this: Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com has found a new gum that
promises to help you lose weight.

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Plus size dress name from Target sparks controversy with their plus size
customers.

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Positive Aging expert Barbara Hannah Grufferman thinks every woman should
feel pretty . . . every day. And why not? Here’s what to do when you need
a little push . . .

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How do you wear bold black & white stripes over 40 and still create a soft & feminine look?  The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40 have some ideas for you.

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With the courses thawing out for Spring it’s time for a little golf prehab.
Here are a few easy exercises from Boomer Fitness Guru, Mirabai Holland.

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What can you eat at night that won’t sabotage your diet? Female Fat Loss Over 40 Expert, Shawna K helps.

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Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog looks for vitamin supplements for beautiful skin.

Create you own personal Menopause Makeover using these FREE essential planner downloads!

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Kari from FabOverForty is hosting the fabulous Fashion Flash this week!

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From Kari: This week I’m happy to be hosting Fashion Flash, our weekly gathering of the best in information for women over 40.  Our subjects include fashion, fitness, beauty, skincare and so much more.  Be sure to check out what these wonderful women have to say so we stay looking and feeling our best from 40 and beyond.

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Struggling with hot flashes, moodiness, no sex drive and too much belly fat?  Win a copy of The Menopause Makeover and take control of your health and beauty during “the change!”

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Jodell from Black Cat Plus talks about how plus size mannequins are changing the public’s perception about body image and fashion.

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What’s the best way to get rid of your belly fat? Female Fat Loss Over 40 Expert, Shawna K has some cool moves and a workout for you to do at home.

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If your shoulders, waist and hips are all about the same width, you have a rectangle, or banana shaped, body. How do you dress a rectangle figure over 40?  The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40 have some tips for you.

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Cindy over at Prime Beauty has been yearning for the return of  the AMC series Mad Men for what seems like forever.  Thankfully, Estee Lauder has helped ease the pain with the Limited Edition Mad Men Collection–a combination of beautiful 60?s packaging with modern wearable makeup shades!

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Wanna look cute while helping vulnerable women at the same time? Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com introduces you to Nomi Network.

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Positive Aging expert Barbara Hannah Grufferman thinks going back to basics is often the best solution . . . for just about everything! Here’s her take on how to shed those post-winter pounds.

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Need a new pair of sneakers? Boomer Fitness Guru Mirabai Holland helps you make the right choice.

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March is National Nutrition Month and Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog  looks at ways to add a nutritional rock star to your meals.

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Shawna from FemaleFatLossOver40 is  hosting the Fashion Flash this week. Our group of fabulous stylish bloggers have the best in Over 40 fitness, fashion and beauty tips for you. Check it out below:

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Old Dog New Trick?’ Here’s a cool workout for you to do at home. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re too old to get started. This old dog (me) has a new trick for you icon wink Fashion Flash March 25th, 2013

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Vitamin D deficiency is a global problem that one company is addressing with its new products. Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com introduces this unique duo from Skin Authority for beauty on the inside and the outside.

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If you have an hourglass figure, it’s all about accentuating your curves and showing off your waist.  So, what are the best clothes for an hourglass figure over 40? Get some tips from The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40.

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With Spring around the corner its time to fight upper arm flab! Try these easy exercises for women over 40 by Mirabai Holland, Boomer Fitness Guru.

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Which comes first? Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog   explores  layers of  skin care  products on the skin.

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Animal prints are here to stay and plus size women can surely take advantage of this enduring fashion trend.

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A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that skipping high-protein foods may lead to overeating and is often one of the biggest causes of excess weight gain especially during the menopause years. Enjoy Menopause Makeover approved protein snacks that are yummy!

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Who says women over 40 can’t wear color? Cindy from Prime Beauty learns how to adapt the Make Up For Ever Technicolor Palette to suit older women.

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As a woman over 50, author Barbara Hannah Grufferman is always looking for the latest facts and figures about this growing demo. Here are some of the latest.

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Fashion FLash logoI’m so happy to be hosting Fashion Flash this week! Our group of fabulous stylish bloggers have the best in Over 40 fitness, fashion and beauty tips for you. Take a few minutes to click on the links and learn about Spring Spa Week, Anti-Aging Retinols, an at-home workout and a Menopause Makeover plus lots more!

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It’s that time of year again – Spring Spa Week! Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com links you to the directory of $50 spa and beauty treatments, plus a giveaway!

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Adding a simple accessory like an interesting pendant necklace can really elevate the look of an outfit. Get some tips on how to wear pendant necklaces when you’re over 40 from The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40.

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Getting a regular dose of cardio dance may improve your memory, says Mirabai Holland, Boomer Fitness Guru.

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Look sexy and smart over 40 with these stylish readers. Enter for a chance to win at Fab Over Forty.

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Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog takes another look at anti-aging retinols.

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Are you ever stuck at home? Snowed in? Female Fat Loss Over 40 Expert, Shawna K, has a home workout for you to do no matter what the reason is.

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From London to Australia to New York and now Malaysia, plus size fashion models are defying stereotypes and representing women with curves around the world.

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Is it time for a Menopause Makeover?  Check out these amazing makeover before and after photos! You can create the ultimate Menopause Makeover too!

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Madonna got slammed for wearing fishnet stockings on her tour last year, but Barbara Hannah Grufferman thinks they’re a great and stylish option for women over 50. Read Barbara’s article and weigh in.

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Fashion Flash Almost Spring Edition!

Well, here we are! We set the clocks ahead! It is almost Spring and the Fashion Flash Bloggers have a lot of great info for you!

They’re bold & bright, but how do you wear florals when you’re over 40 and not look like an old lady?  The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40 have a few ideas for how to put together a floral outfit that looks fab.

Get the skinny on your hidden fat and what you can do about it from Mirabai Holland, Boomer Fitness Guru.

Red carpet Oscar fever may be over, but celebrity makeup artist Bruce Grayson shares his ‘any day red carpet tips’ with us via Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com.

Do you become dazed and confused when trying to choose an eyeliner for your over 40 eyes? Cindy over at Prime Beauty brings you Eyeliner 101‘ to help you decide which type is right for you!

Celebrate spring with a Strawberry Kiss!  This pink delight is 50 calories less and only a third the sugar of a strawberry daiquiri.  So YUMMY and Menopause Makeover approved!

Say bye-bye to dry wrinkled lips with this product that Fab Over Forty recently discovered.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog  finds out that snowstorms and Retin A don’t mix.

Positive Aging expert, Barbara Hannah Grufferman, takes you through the latest research on vitamin Dand calcium, cutting through the noise, and getting to the bottom of everything you need to know right now to be fit, healthy and strong.

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Barbara from BestofEverythingAfter50.com is HOSTING ‘FASHION FLASH’ THIS WEEK! CHECK OUT ALL THE LATEST NEWS ON HEALTH, STYLE, BEAUTY AND MORE . . . RIGHT HERE!

“I’m thrilled that this week BestofEverythingAfter50.com is hosting “Fashion Flash” . . . bringing you all the latest tips, advice and news on how to feel, look and be your best, straight from some of the coolest women bloggers around! I hope you’ll take the time to get to know each and every one of them by checking out their sites, and connecting with them on Facebook and Twitter. I’m proud to be a part of this terrific group of women and I know you’ll enjoy them as much as I do.”

Click on each of the articles below to find out everything you need to know this week. Enjoy!

From MovingFreeWithMirabai.com: ”Melt stress with Mirabai Holland’s simple breathing technique.

From MenopauseMakeover.com:A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that skipping high-protein foods may lead to overeating and is often one of the biggest causes of excess weight gain especially during the menopause years. Enjoy Menopause Makeover approved high-protein snacks!

From FabulousAfter40.com: “How do you wear stripes when you’re over 40and still look classy?  The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40 have put together an outfit to help you make sense of this big and bold look.

From BlackCatPlus.com: “Plus Size Fashions from lingerie to bridal gowns were the focus of a fashion show for plus size women during Brazil’s Fashion Week.

From FemaleFatLossOverForty.com: “Does your metabolism really tank at age 40? Female Fat Loss Over 40 Expert, Shawna K explains.

From FabOverForty.com: “Fab Over 40 interviews Dr. Piasecki, named one of the “Most Beautiful Doctors” by the TV show “The Doctors”, and shares what she learned about skin cancer.

From AgingBackwards.com: “Traveling is stressful enough these days without exploding luggage. Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com has found something new and smart to help relieve travel stress!”

From PrimeBeauty.net: “More and more celebrities are creating their own skincare brands. Prime Beauty reviews the ReVitalistic Line from actress Vanessa Williams–is it good skincare or just hype? Find out!

From FabOverFifty.com: “Be one of 12 couples or singles this month to win your choice of Sinclair Institute’s outstanding sex education videos at Fab Over Fifty.”

From NoNonsenseBeauty.com: “Wrinkles AND breakouts are just unfair!  Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog tackles adult acne.”


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Fashion Flash ~ Beauty and Fashion Tips for Women Over 40

Fashion_flash_lavenderOur favorite style experts, Deborah and JoJami from Fabulous after 40, are hosting Fashion Flash! Here’s what’s up:

Fab Over 40 wants you to join in on the 2013 Walkabout. Sign up to start getting fit by walking 28 days in a row. Fab Over 40
Say aloha to beautiful hair! Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com introduces you to the Hawaiian kukui nut. Aging Backwards
Some of your favorite beauty bloggers from Makeup Wars are on the move. They are showing  us their tips for travel. Just how high maintenance is our own Prime Beauty
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Lovely in labels, or simply showing off?  Fab Over Fifty wants to know —what do you think of her look? FabOver50
Perimenopausal? Need birth control? Dear Crabby at MenopauseMakeover.com has advice for “In the Mood for Love in Cincinnati” on the top 5 most popular forms of birth control. Menopause-Makeover
Plus size bloggers are using the power of the internet to demand more options for the plus size market. 
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Mirabai Holland, Boomer Fitness Guru, tells us to eat berries, drink and be merry for a healthier heart
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Female Fat Loss Over 40 expert, Shawna K, explains why you need toSTOP doing sit ups
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Barbara is convinced each one of us should have our very own personal style muse. Luckily, she didn’t have to go very far–well, okay, across the Atlantic Ocean–to find hers. The Best of Everything After 50
Do you have sensitive skin?  Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog looks at how diet can help. nononsensebeauty

And ladies, if you haven’t already signed up for your chance to win a $500 Gift Basket this month, go take care of that now by clicking here.

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Jackie from AgingBackwards.com is hosting Fashion Flash this week!  Great tips!

“I’m delighted to host this week’s Fashion Flash! Discover a treasure trove of fashion, beauty, health, fitness and anti-aging info from some of the best bloggers in the business. Read on for ways to banish brown spots, tips for wearing colored jeans when you’re over 40, New York Fashion Week round-up (including a cat on the catwalk!) and more.”

Black Cat Plus looks at all the events, including a cat on the catwalk, from New York Fashion Week.


How do you wear colored jeans when you’re over 40 without looking like a teenager? The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40 have some tips on how to wear this trend and look fashionable…not foolish.

Mirabai Holland, Women’s Fitness Expert, offers a quick and easy ab and butt workout.


Need a quick way to take a few years off and look refreshed for a special occasion? Try Le Metier de Beaute Ultra Hydration Eye Mask Duo – just don’t get caught like Cindy at Prime Beauty did…

Suffering from brown spots? You are not alone. Check out these solutions from Staness at The Menopause Makeover and regain your healthy glow!

What’s the BEST workout for fat loss? Female fat loss over 40 expert, Shawna K, explains.

Follow along as Fab Over 40 reader tests a skincare supplement and enter for a chance to win your own 90 day supply.

Barbara Hannah Grufferman explores the topic of sex after 50 with internationally known expert, Esther Perel.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog looks at her dark under eye circles and asks – “why me?”

Before: “I looked like a jigsaw puzzle.” Read one woman’s life-changing plastic surgery story on Fab Over Fifty.

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This week FabOverFifty.com is hosting Fashion Flash!

February is Healthy Heart Month. Mirabai Holland, Women’s Fitness Expert, wants you to dust off those sneakers and resurrect that passion for cardio!

Want the best of two worlds? Female fat loss over 40 expert, Shawna K has a bodyweight AND a pilates workout for you HERE.

Having trouble keeping your weight loss resolution? Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com discovers new products that could help.

Tracking your goals increases the odds of success. MenopauseMakeover.com has free planner downloads so you can create a customized notebook.

From Black Cat Plus: Plus Size Fashion Brand Carmakoma from Denmark hosts pop up fashion show with model Fluvia Lacerda at Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Cindy over at Prime Beauty has teamed up with several other bloggers from The Beauty Blogger Coalition to give YOU a Valentine’s Day gift–a chance to win a $450 VISA gift card!

“It seems as though every time I read a blog or pick up a magazine, another expert is telling us the latest “fashion rule” to follow,” says Barbara Hannah Grufferman. “Well, as far as international guru Jacqui Stafford is concerned . . . there’s only one you ever need to care about.”

Wearing black when you’re over 40 can make you look tired, hard and old – accentuating your lines and wrinkles. Get some tips from The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40 on how to add color to your wardrobe and get you out of your black rut.

Cold snowy weather is a perfect time for laser treatments. Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog shares anti-aging laser care for the hands.

Looking to see changes in your skin? Fab Over 40 wants you to enter to win this US FDA approved device and skincare worth $330!

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I’m proud to host Fashion Flash on my Moving Free With Mirabai Blog. Our Fashion Flashers have so many Fabulous finds, and great advice for women over 40 on Fashion, Beauty and Health. We’d love to hear your thoughts!

This spring pastels have gone from the runway to the real way. Fab Over 40 shares with us the new AERIN Spring 2013 collection, a wearable way to be stylish.

Black Cat Plus previews the latest fashion trends for the plus size woman this Valentine’s Day

Cindy over at Prime Beauty is thrilled to have found a skincare line designed specifically for over 40 woman! Read her review of two of Cellnique’s key products!

For many of us, the menopause journey can be stressful.  MenopauseMakeover.com has tips on how you can manage stress during this transition.


Leggings are a fashionable way to look fabulous after 40 on weekends, but how do you wear them without looking like they are a left over from your 80?s wardrobe? Get some tips from The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40.

See answers from real plastic surgeons. Plus, ask a question of your own and be automatically entered towin a Clarisonic Opal at Fab Over Fifty.

“Why do advertisers stop targeting us as soon as we hit 50? Don’t they realize we hold the country’s purse strings? Here’s my “Top Ten” list of what advertisers should NEVER do . . . if they want my business.”

Female Fat Loss Expert, Shawna K, encourages you to‘Get Off the Treadmill’ and do this body weight workout instead.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog looks at the difference between  external and internal aging– and how to  deal with both:

It’s only February 4th, don’t give up on those lose weight get fit resolutions. You don’t have to beat yourself up to be Fabulous. My Fabulous Forever 7 DVD is a gentler approach that works. Takes you from a beginner to advanced at your own pace. And I’m offering a special on it right now. Have a look.

For more information on exercise for women over 40 please visitwww.mirabaiholland.com

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